MAY 15, 2023•DEADSPIN.COM
Phillies tweak September schedule to accommodate Eagles TNF gameThe Philadelphia Phillies announced Monday that a home game against the Atlanta Braves originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14 was moved...
Rockies place 1B C.J. Cron (back) on ILThe Colorado Rockies placed both first baseman C.J. Cron (back spasms) and right-hander Nick Mears (left oblique strain) on the injured list
MAY 15, 2023•DEADSPIN.COM
Fernando Abad - Added to rosterThe Rockies selected Abad's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ImpactAbad had a dominant run at Albuquerque to earn a promotion, posting a 1.69 ERA and 20:2 K:BB over 16 frames. The veteran reliever will provide manager Bud Black with another left-handed option in the bullpen.
MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nick Mears - Placed on 15-day ILMears was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Rockies on Monday with a left oblique strain, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ImpactMears had given up two runs over six relief innings after being recalled in late April. He'll be eligible for activation later this month.
MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Michael Toglia - Recalled from minorsToglia was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Monday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ImpactToglia wasn't able to win an Opening Day roster spot but is up now to replace C.J. Cron (back) following an .857 OPS with eight homers over his first 37 games with Albuquerque. The 24-year-old figures to see ample time at first base while Cron is out, although Mike Moustakas is starting there Monday.
MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
C.J. Cron - Goes on IL with back spasmsCron was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Rockies on Monday with back spasms, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ImpactCron had to depart Sunday's game versus the Phillies with the injury and it will cost him at least a week-and-half of action. Mike Moustakas is starting at first base Monday and Michael Toglia should also see time there after being recalled.
MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mike Moustakas - Starting in place of CronMoustakas will start at first base and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Reds.
ImpactWith C.J. Cron (back) headed to the 10-day injured list, Moustakas could see a good number of starts at first base versus right-handed pitching in the coming weeks. The 34-year-old has managed a .688 OPS with one home run in his first 24 games this season.
MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
